ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan.
19, 2018) – Stephen and Harriet
Myers Middle School sixth-grader Isaac Allen (pictured at left in
photo) spelled his way to victory as the winner of the City School
District of Albany’s annual Spelling Bee on Jan. 19.

The event features the top speller from each
elementary and middle school throughout the district, and is open to
students in grades 4-8.

Allen—who placed second in the 2017
competition—set a new personal best when he claimed first place this
year after correctly spelling “retrospective” in the final round.

New Scotland Elementary fifth-grader John
Gormley (pictured at right in photo) and William S. Hackett
Middle School eighth-grader Hidayet Chowdhury (pictured center in
photo) finished second and third respectively, and will advance
with Allen to the Capital Region Spelling Bee at Proctors Theatre on
Feb. 13 at 9 a.m.

Congratulations to all of our talented
spellers! To view pictures from around the event, click
here.

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The mission of
the City School District of Albanyis
to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every
learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the
knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district

serves
nearly 9,700 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In
addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet
schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities
for students,including four themed academies
at Albany High School.